In June 2019, The Indian Air Force has signed a deal with the Israeli government to buy as many as 100 SPICE bombs worth:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Rs. 300 crore
Explanation:
· In June 2019, the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed a deal worth ₹300 crore with the Israeli government to procure 100 SPICE-2000 precision-guided bombs.
· These bombs are part of Israel’s advanced air-to-surface weapon systems, capable of hitting targets with high accuracy.
· The procurement came after the Balakot airstrikes (February 2019) where SPICE bombs were used.
Information Booster:
· SPICE stands for Smart, Precise Impact, and Cost-Effective.
· Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel.
· SPICE-2000 bombs have a range of 60 km and use electro-optical and GPS guidance.
· These are used with IAF Mirage 2000 fighter jets.
· The acquisition aimed to strengthen India’s precision strike capability.
Additional Knowledge:
· SPICE bombs are capable of penetrating bunkers and fortified structures.
· After Balakot, the government decided to replenish and strengthen the Air Force's strike assets.
· Israel is one of India’s largest defense partners, especially in technology and missile systems.
· This deal was part of India's focus on upgrading its strike capabilities under emergency procurement.